Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Ohio

Winding Creek Recycling

4370 Winding Creek Blvd Batavia OH 45103 USA

513-600-2637

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

5.0 (3 reviews)

Winding Creek Recycling offers local waste management services including the disposal of construction and demolition debris, as well as municipal solid waste. The site is designed for both household and business needs with flexible pricing options for various materials.

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Bellevue Compost Facility

510 Great Lakes Parkway

419-602-4545

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Lakewood Refuse Division

12920 Berea Rd Cleveland OH 44111 USA

(216) 252-4322

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.9 (21 reviews)

The City of Lakewood, Ohio's Refuse and Recycling Center, located at 12920 Berea Road, offers services such as once-per-week curbside collection for household refuse, bulk items, recyclables, and yard waste for properties with one through four household units. The facility is open on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with limited acceptance of construction debris meeting specific regulations. The center enforces rules and regulations for proper refuse placement to ensure collection efficiency and neighbor property protection. Residents are encouraged to participate in the city's Green Refuse and Recycling Initiative, which mandates recycling and automated refuse collection to save costs and conserve resources. Multi-unit properties with five or more units are responsible for refuse collection but can drop off recycling at the facility. The center also provides guidelines for disposing of items like hypodermic needles, sharps, unwanted medicine, and paint, emphasizing proper containment and disposal methods. Additionally, the facility offers a food scrap drop-off program and promotes community-supported composting. Visitors are advised on holiday collection schedules, set-out hours, and the importance of following recycling guidelines to aid city workers and reduce contamination.

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Waste and Reuse Convenience Center (Alum Creek)

2100 Alum Creek Dr Columbus OH 43207 USA

(614) 645-3111

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (9 reviews)

The Waste and Reuse Convenience Center in Columbus, Ohio, provides a site for residents to dispose of household trash, recyclables, and bulk items. It is managed by the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, which operates collection services for over 340,000 households.

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Werlor Waste Control & Recycling Center, Inc.

1420 Ralston Ave Defiance OH 43512 USA

(419) 784-4285

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.0 (68 reviews)

Werlor Waste Control provides trash-disposal and recycling services across Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana, and Southern Michigan, and makes recycled landscape mulch and stone in Defiance County. Its homepage says aluminum-can drop-off at its facility is currently suspended until further notice.

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Eco-Green Recycling Enterprises, LLC

1256 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd Fairborn OH 45324 USA

(937) 608-8010

4.3 (7 reviews)

Dean's Eco-Green Recycling, LLC is a landscaping supplies provider serving the Miami Valley and surrounding Greene Montgomery Counties. They offer quality mulch, topsoil, stone, and other products for residential and commercial clients, catering to every budget. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM, and Saturday from 8AM to 12PM. They provide delivery services and accept yard waste, concrete, blacktop, and dirt for recycling. Customers can easily place orders by calling the provided telephone number. The company emphasizes convenience, value, and eco-friendly practices, making them a reliable choice for all landscaping needs.

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Portage County Recycling Center

3588 Mogadore Rd Kent OH 44240 USA

(330) 678-8808

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

2.9 (48 reviews)

Portage County's Kent drop-off site accepts common single-stream containers, paper and cardboard, as well as specified automotive fluids, batteries, scrap metal, plastic film, yard waste, compost and cooking oil. Household hazardous waste and CHaRM items have limited schedules and are separate from the everyday collection bins.

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Yard Debris Drop-off Center

1840 Woodman Center Dr Kettering OH 45420 USA

(937) 296-3255

Mon-Fri 3:00 – 8:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (17 reviews)

Yard Debris Center located at 1840 Woodman Center Dr., Kettering, Ohio 45420, operates with specific residency requirements mandating proof of Kettering residency and taxpayer status for dropping off yard debris. Summer hours run Monday to Friday from 3 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., while winter hours are Saturdays only from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Accepted yard debris includes brush, limbs, trimmings, and Christmas trees not exceeding six feet in length or six inches in diameter. Unaccepted items like grass clippings, root balls, stumps, and construction materials are refused due to composting contamination risks. Yard debris is processed into mulch compost available for Kettering residents, with a free leaf compost program offered each fall. The center does not provide pick-up services, and unaccepted debris can be disposed of at Montgomery County Solid Waste District or with Rumpke trash collection.

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City of Green Recycling Center

5383 Massillon Rd North Canton OH 44720 USA

Mon Closed · Tue 12:00 – 5:00 PM · Wed-Fri Closed · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (15 reviews)

The City of Green Recycling Center, located at 5383 Massillon Road, offers Green Residents the opportunity to drop off recyclable items and yard waste, requiring proof of residency. The center is closed on government holidays and operates on specific hours depending on the time of year: from January 1 to April 30, open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; from May 1 to November 30, open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and from December 1 to December 31, open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accepted recyclables include yard waste like branches, brush, leaves, limbs, and grass clippings (which must be separated), as well as aluminum cans, scrap metal, paper, cardboard, glass, and plastic containers numbered 1 through 7. Green residents can also request free untreated mulch from the center. The center has specific holiday closures throughout the year, and it does not accept certain items like food waste, yard waste, ceramics, or hazardous waste containers. Additionally, the center provides information on curbside Christmas tree pick-up and alternative recycling locations for items like aluminum cans and paper. Special recycling events are also offered, such as household hazardous waste recycling and electronics recycling on specific dates.

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WCSWMD Recycling Station - Perrysburg

26609 Lime City Rd Perrysburg OH 43551 USA

(419) 354-9297

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

3.4 (9 reviews)

The WCSWMD (Wood County Solid Waste Management District) Recycling Station in Perrysburg offers recycling and waste management services for Wood County residents. This 24-hour drop-off facility accepts a variety of materials including regular recyclables, yard waste, household hazardous waste, batteries, electronics, appliances, scrap metal, plastic bags, and clothing/textiles. The facility is managed by the Wood County Solid Waste Management District and provides convenient access for community recycling needs.

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Clark County Solid Waste District

1602 W Main St Springfield OH 45504 USA

937-521-2020

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.3 (18 reviews)

The Clark County Solid Waste District runs six public recycling drop-off stations around Springfield and the county, with its West Recycling Station on West Main Street next to the district office. The West lot stays open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, and the other stations stay open during daylight hours. Each station has one bin for paperboard and cardboard and another for cans, glass, plastic, and paper, loaded loose and never in bags. The West Station adds containers for books, yard waste, and Styrofoam. The district also lends a community cleanup trailer to volunteer groups and runs the Keep Clark County Beautiful program.

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ReWorks

1201 Graham Rd Stow OH 44224 USA

(330) 374-0383

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.6 (21 reviews)

ReWorks, a recycling center in Summit County, is expanding its services by constructing a new collection center to provide more recycling opportunities for residents. They offer services for recycling household hazardous waste (HHW) and organic materials. ReWorks also provides guidance on battery disposal. The HHW Collection season will resume on June 5th, 2025. Visitors can find information on common materials with alternative handling options on their website. Additionally, ReWorks is looking towards the future with their ReVision project, aiming to enhance their collection center. For updates and news highlights, visitors can check the website for more details.

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Ohio Compost & Recycling

10839 Sager Rd Swanton OH 43558 USA

(419) 897-7807

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.9 (54 reviews)

Ohio Compost & Recycling describes itself as a recycler of yard waste. Its homepage links to separate information for fees, hours, location, and retail products, but the website does not give specific accepted items, pricing, or operating details.

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Clean Wood Recycling

6505 W Bancroft St Toledo OH 43615 USA

(419) 843-9663

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.9 (38 reviews)

Clean Wood Recycling is a site in Toledo, Ohio that produces mulch, compost, and topsoil from recycled wood and tree waste. They offer a variety of natural and colored mulch products, ensuring eco-friendly and sustainable landscaping solutions.

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City of Urbana Compost Facility

1261 Muzzy Rd Urbana OH 43078 USA

(937) 652-5116

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (4 reviews)

City of Urbana in Ohio offers a variety of government services and programs to its residents, including an Energy Aggregation Program for electric customers with a guaranteed rate of 0.04999 kwh until December 2024. The city also has a program for natural gas customers with a contract rate of 0.522 ccf valid until October 2025. Additionally, there are ongoing projects such as North Main Street Curb and Gutter Improvements and the Final Development Plan for Dugan Place PUD. Residents can pay their utility bills online and access various forms and documents related to city services. For emergency assistance, there are specific contact numbers provided. The city emphasizes community engagement through events like the Alicia Titus Peace Fund Programs and offers resources for citizens to report concerns or ask questions. Overall, Urbana is described as a vibrant community with a rich historical downtown, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.

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Adams County Waste & Recycling

95 Trefz Rd West Union OH 45693 USA

(937) 544-2650

Mon-Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (26 reviews)

AWAR (Adams County Waste and Recycling) is a waste transfer station located at 95 Trefz Road in West Union, funded by the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District and operated by Adams Brown Recycling. The transfer station is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, government holidays, and Good Friday. Trash disposal costs 8 cents per pound, while tire disposal, on or off rim, is 12 cents per pound and only accepted during the first full week of each month. Scrap steel disposal is free, but Freon-bearing items require a $10 fee. Hazardous waste, paint, oil fluids, or barrels are not accepted unless prepared properly. Aluminum cans can be sold to AWAR, and other materials like aluminum, copper, brass, zinc, lead-acid batteries are accepted on specific days. The Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District provides 18 recycling drop-off locations throughout Adams County, accepting materials like flattened cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum cans, steel cans, and plastic bottles. Glass is accepted at most locations except for specific ones. For more information on environmental educational programs, visitors can contact the Adams Clermont Solid Waste District or Adams Brown Recycling.

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Public Recycling Bin at Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center

175 Lloyd Rd West Union OH 45693 USA

(513) 732-7894

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Compost bins are available for purchase at a discounted price of $60 each, promoting home composting to reduce landfill waste and improve soil quality. A limited quantity of bins can be picked up on May 1 and May 2. Volunteers are sought for the Spring Litter Clean-up Event on April 26, 2025, across Clermont County. Vouchers are offered for free disposal of certain household hazardous wastes like herbicides and pesticides. Outdoor recycling containers can be borrowed for large public events, and junk disposal events are scheduled by various townships in Clermont County. The Hefty ReNew Orange Bag Program facilitates recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics and Styrofoam. Additionally, the Ohio Department of Transportation has launched the "No More Litter, Ohio" campaign. Public recycling drop-off sites have specific hours and locations, with one recently relocated from Epiphany United Methodist Church back to Miami Township north Fire Station 27, and another temporarily moved from the Fire Station to 6785 Goshen Rd.

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Greene County Environmental

2145 Greene Way Blvd Xenia OH 45385 USA

(937) 562-5925

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (33 reviews)

Environmental Services in Greene County operates a recycling yard waste drop-off and mulch pick-up facility open to Greene County households only. The facility accepts materials at staff discretion and operates Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes before closing to allow time for unloading. The agency focuses on waste reduction, recycling, and safe disposal of specialty items and hazardous waste, aiming to increase the value of recyclables as commodities to drive the circular economy. Notably, Environmental Services does not offer curbside solid waste and recycling services, directing inquiries to specific haulers' customer service. The center's goal is to integrate environmental health with economic growth for a more sustainable Greene County.

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Southside Recycling - Youngstown

98 E Florida Ave Youngstown OH 44507 USA

(330) 782-0689

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:50 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 11:50 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (28 reviews)

Southside Recycling - Youngstown is a recycling drop-off center based at 98 East Florida Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio.

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